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Kentucky Governor creates task force to review nursing homes

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:33:32 +0000

The Governor of Kentucky has created a task force that will review nursing home abuse cases in the state.

One of the first steps of the task force will be a look into how the government handles reports of nursing home abuse and neglect. A previous report was sent to the local newspaper and stated that there were 107 Class A citations claiming that a resident was in harm of becoming injured or worse.

Seven of the cases were prosecuted at the state level. Eight of them were under review from the prosecutor or attorney general, but the average pending time for a case was 19 months.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey Nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Abuse charges in Texas shed light on treatment of elderly veterans

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:31:16 +0000

New details have emerged in the case of the veterans care facility in Big Spring, Texas where some elderly patients have reported abuse at the hands of facility workers. According to details reported by the Dallas Morning News, patients at the state-owned veterans homes were subjected to physical abuse, including choking, rough placement on beds, and excessive physical restraint.

The Big Springs case highlights the importance of proper training of facility workers and more oversight of some state-run facilities. If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home negligence or abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 to discuss your legal options.

Virginia nursing home staffers accused of covering up abuse complaints

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:17:13 +0000

Two nursing home assistants in Bristol, Virginia have been accused of concealing complaints of abuse on the part of nursing home staff. The individuals have been accused of failing to investigate sexual assault claims from 12 patients from 2008-2009. Among the charges the employees may face are failure to pass along information, attempts to conceal abuse, and failure to investigate abuse claims.

If someone you love has been the victim of abuse in an assisted-living facility or nursing home, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.

Three KY Nurse’s Aides Charged with Eldercare Abuse

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:27:42 +0000

Three nurses aides who worked in Madison County, Kentucky have been charged with gross negligence in relation to their treatment of an 84-year-old nursing home resident. If someone in your family has been the victim of eldercare abuse, the New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you fight for the dignity he or she deserves.

The three nurses were caught on a video tape set up by the victim’s granddaughter, who was concerned that her grandmother was being abused. The tape showed the nurse’s aides eating the woman’s food, taunting her, and grabbing her by the neck. The nurses are being prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office, and are also facing civil litigation brought by the family of the victim.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, it’s your legal right to stand up and demand financial compensation. The New Jersey nursing home abuse attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

Illinois Legislators Look to Curb Nursing Home Abuse

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:53:43 +0000

Following last week’s expose by the Chicago Tribune, Illinois legislators are working to find ways to curb the epidemic of nursing home abuse in the state. If a senior citizen in your family is the victim of neglect, the nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod can help you fight to restore their dignity.

State senators believe that the nursing homes could be perpetrating civil rights abuses, because nursing homes caring for black patients provide a lower level of care than those caring for white patients. They hope to introduce legislation to correct the problem.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of eldercare abuse, contact the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529 today.